EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 19 MIN
221. What Does It Really Mean to Take the Lord’s Name in Vain?
from Five-Minute Debate · host RM Smith
Most people think“taking God’s name in vain” just means saying “Oh my God” — but biblicalscholars argue the commandment is far deeper than profanity. Drawing from the work of MichaelHeiser, John Walton, and Tremper Longman III, the scholarsdiscuss whether the third commandment forbids casual speech about God —or misrepresenting God’s authority and character.
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